White House Tightens Press Access, FaceOff Proposes AI Solution

The White House has limited journalists’ access to key communication areas, citing fears of unauthorized recordingsand the need to safeguard national security information. Reporters must now secure prior appointments to enter Room 140, once the hub for real-time interactions with the press secretary and senior officials.

Officials say the move is part of broader security restructuring within the National Security Council, but critics — including the White House Correspondents’ Association — argue it undermines transparency and press freedom. They warn that reduced access will hinder journalists from holding leaders accountable and weaken democratic oversight.

The decision follows similar restrictions at the Pentagon and tighter controls on press pool coverage, raising concerns about shrinking government openness.

Commenting on the issue, Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu, Founder of FaceOff Technologies Inc., said:

“Our solution, FaceOff Lite, can bring real-time analytics of the biological behavior of journalists, ensuring security and integrity without compromising press freedom.”

The development underscores growing tensions between national security and media transparency — and highlights how AI-driven behavioral analytics could bridge the gap between safety and accountability.